Dr.jart+ Intensive Repair

Dr.Jart+ Intensive Repair products are built around the brand's Cicapair technology - a centella asiatica complex that helps calm reactive skin, reduce visible redness, and support the skin barrier after stress or sensitivity flare-ups. The line spans serums, creams, treatment lotions, and overnight masks, giving sensitive and compromised skin a full routine anchored to one active complex.

  • Centella Asiatica
  • Barrier Repair
  • Redness Relief
  • Dermatologist Tested

By Skinsli editorial Updated

Buying guide

Dr.Jart+ Intensive Repair: Cicapair for Sensitive and Stressed Skin

When your skin is red, reactive, or simply worn down, Dr.Jart+'s Intensive Repair range gives you a targeted toolkit. Every formula in this collection leans on Cicapair - the brand's proprietary centella complex - to help skin recover faster and stay calm longer.

What Is Cicapair?

Cicapair is Dr.Jart+'s centella asiatica-derived complex, standardised to deliver consistent levels of madecassic acid and asiatic acid - two compounds that support barrier repair and reduce inflammatory signals in the skin. Unlike plain centella extracts, Cicapair is processed to remove chlorophyll while retaining the active glycosides, which is why most Cicapair products are cream or pale beige rather than green.

Redness and Barrier Repair

Reactive skin often has a compromised moisture barrier - tight junctions are disrupted, water evaporates faster, and irritants get in more easily. Dr.Jart+ Intensive Repair products address both sides of this: centella actives help calm inflammatory pathways while occlusive and humectant layers lock moisture back in. The Cicapair Treatment Lotion preps the barrier before actives; the Intensive Soothing Repair Cream seals the work at the end.

Product Formats in the Line

The Intensive Repair collection covers every texture preference:

  • Serum - lightweight, fast-absorbing; ideal for layering under SPF or moisturiser
  • Treatment Lotion - watery first step that delivers actives to freshly cleansed skin
  • Milky Lotion - mid-weight emulsion for combination to normal skin
  • Repair Cream - richer occlusive finish for dry or very reactive skin
  • Sleepair Mask - overnight treatment that creates a protective film while actives absorb

Who Benefits Most

Dr.Jart+ Intensive Repair is designed for:

  • Skin that flushes, tingles, or reacts to fragrance and alcohol
  • Skin recovering from over-exfoliation or retinol irritation
  • Dry, barrier-compromised skin that feels tight after cleansing
  • Post-procedure skin (laser, chemical peel) in the repair phase

Normal skin with occasional sensitivity can use lighter formats - the serum or treatment lotion - while very dry or rosacea-prone skin will get the most from the cream and overnight mask.

How to Layer Intensive Repair Products

Apply in order of water content, thinnest to thickest:

  1. Cicapair Treatment Lotion (after cleansing, on damp skin)
  2. Cicapair Sensitive Skin Serum (press in gently - do not rub)
  3. Cicapair Milky Lotion or Repair Cream (depending on your skin's dryness level)
  4. SPF in the morning; Sleepair Mask at night (2-3x per week)

Pairing With Actives

Centella is compatible with most actives, including niacinamide, peptides, and low-concentration AHAs. If you use retinol or prescription tretinoin, consider using Cicapair products on rest nights or as a buffer - apply a thin layer of the Repair Cream before retinol to slow absorption and reduce irritation. Avoid layering strong vitamin C (ascorbic acid) on the same morning as centella-rich products, as pH differences can reduce efficacy of both.

Packaging Notes and Textures

Dr.Jart+ uses airless pump dispensers and sealed tube formats for most Intensive Repair products to prevent centella actives from oxidising. The Repair Cream has a slightly grainy texture when first dispensed - this is normal and disappears within seconds of warming between the palms. The Sleepair Mask has a gel-cream consistency that firms to a light film overnight; rinse with lukewarm water in the morning.

Buying Authentic Dr.Jart+ on Skinsli

Skinsli sources Dr.Jart+ directly and ships to US addresses. All products include sealed packaging with the holographic authenticity sticker on the bottom of the box. Batch codes can be verified on the brand's consumer line. Shades listed under the B5 Beauty Balm refer to the coverage undertone (Light/Medium/Deep), not shade numbers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • Cicapair is Dr.Jart+'s proprietary centella asiatica complex, standardised to deliver consistent levels of madecassic acid and asiatic acid. These actives help calm inflammatory signals, strengthen the skin barrier, and reduce visible redness over time. It is the core ingredient across the entire Intensive Repair line.

  • The collection is especially suited to sensitive, reactive, and dry skin types. Normal skin with occasional sensitivity can use lighter formats like the serum or treatment lotion. Oily skin types may find the Repair Cream heavy for daily use but can benefit from the serum and treatment lotion.

  • Follow thinnest to thickest: Treatment Lotion first (on damp skin), then Serum, then Milky Lotion or Repair Cream. In the evening, replace the lotion step with the Sleepair Mask 2-3 nights per week. Use SPF over everything in the morning.

  • The initial graininess is caused by the centella powder particles before they warm up. Press the cream between your palms for a few seconds before applying - it transforms into a smooth emulsion that melts into skin with no residue.

  • 2-3 nights per week is a good starting point. If your skin is very reactive or you are in a post-procedure recovery phase, you can use it nightly. Apply as the last step before bed and rinse with lukewarm water in the morning.

  • Yes. Centella actives pair well with retinol. One approach is to use Cicapair products on alternating nights with retinol. Another is to apply a thin layer of the Repair Cream before retinol to slow absorption and reduce irritation - a technique sometimes called buffering. Start with the buffer method if your skin is new to retinol.

  • Most people notice calmer skin within 2-4 weeks of consistent use. Visible redness reduction builds gradually - the repair cream and serum work on barrier integrity first, which in turn reduces the frequency of flare-ups. Immediate colour-correcting effects (if any) are mild and cosmetic, not a substitute for the cumulative skin benefit.

  • Most products in the Intensive Repair line are formulated without added fragrance, which is one reason they are a go-to for sensitive skin. Check individual product ingredient lists on each product page to confirm, as formulations can vary by format and edition.

  • Centella asiatica is widely used in post-procedure skincare for its calming and barrier-repair properties. The Cicapair Serum and Repair Cream are commonly recommended after mild to moderate procedures. Always check with your dermatologist or aesthetician for the specific protocol after your treatment, especially in the first 48 hours.

  • It sits between the two. The texture is watery like a toner, but its purpose is closer to a first-step treatment - it delivers centella actives to freshly cleansed skin and prepares the surface for subsequent layers to absorb better. Apply with your hands or a cotton pad immediately after cleansing, while your skin is still slightly damp.

  • All Dr.Jart+ products on Skinsli are sourced directly and come with sealed original packaging including a holographic authenticity sticker on the box base. Batch codes printed on the product can be independently verified using online batch-checking tools or the brand's official consumer line.

  • The Treatment Lotion is a watery first step applied right after cleansing to prep the skin and prime absorption. The Serum is a more concentrated formula applied after the lotion - it targets redness and barrier disruption with a higher active load. Use both for the full system, or use the Serum alone if you prefer a simpler routine.